Dr Emma Wolverson

Emma Wolverson is a clinical psychologist who specialises in working with people living with dementia and their families.

Her clinical work has spanned the dementia care pathway from early assessment and diagnosis to end of life care.

Emma's research aims to support people with dementia to live well by promoting wellbeing, reducing stigma and improving care.

She is a research tutor on the clinical psychology doctoral programme and supervises a number of doctoral research projects related to the application of positive psychology to support living well with dementia.

Vince, A., Clarke, C. & Wolverson, E. (2016). 'An exploration into psychiatrists’ understanding of what it means to live well with dementia, and experiences of engaging in discussions about positive well-being when sharing a diagnosis'. International Psychogeriatrics, 29, (1), 93-104.

Irwin, H. (2014). Exploring the shared experience of humour in people living with dementia and their partners

Vince, A, (2014). An exploration into psychiatrists understanding of what it means to live well with dementia, and experiences of engaging in discussions about positive wellbeing when sharing a diagnosis